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The Story of the Maine (Havana, Cuba) 1911

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Seller Notes: “Original early-century photobook illustrating the USS Maine tragedy on February 15, 1911 in Havana ... “Original early-century photobook illustrating the USS Maine tragedy on February 15, 1911 in Havana Harbor. Initially, due to what has been characterized as yellow journalism, the Spanish were accused of blowing it up with a mine. Several additional investigations in the following decades, however, indicated that it was more likely to have been an internal explosion caused by ignition of a gas emitted in its coal bunker. In any case, the incident was in part responsible for triggering the Spanish-American War and Cuba's fight for independence. Includes primarily views of the aftermath of the explosion, the top of the ship still projecting above the water, along with grave digging, funerals for the dead and the many stages of the eventual recovery and partial repair of the vessel before its subsequent sinking at sea. Complete as issued. 48 different photos, a two-panel foldout and an introductory text. Original tie cord present. Textured blue cover with gilt letteri...more details below”

Special Attributes: The Story of the Maine (Havana, Cuba) 1911, Original early-century photobook of the USS Maine tragedy, Explosion of the Maine, February 15, 1911, Havana Harbor, Initially characterized as yellow journalism, Responsible for triggering the Spanish-American War, Initated Cuba's fight for independence, Views of the aftermath of the explosion, View of top of the ship projecting above the water, grave digging, funerals for the dead, Many stages of the eventual recovery before sinking, Complete as issued, 48 different photos, a two-panel foldout, Original tie cord present, Large format: 11 3/4" x 8 3/4", Presentable copy of uncommon Spanish-American War collectible, Spanish-American War collectible

Subject: The Story of the Maine (Havana, Cuba) 1911

Topic: The Story of the Maine (Havana, Cuba) 1911

Year Printed: 1911

Country/Region of Manufacture: Cuba

Binding: Softcover, Wraps

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Author: Staff Written

Unit Quantity: 1

Publisher: Printed in Havana, Cuba by the American Photo Co.

Signed: No

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Black and Tan Books has been selling fine books and ephemera since 1999. Our specialty is local history, but we also offer a wide variety of uncommon titles in other fields. We stand behind our ...

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